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Some brains: a book celebrating neurodiversity
It starts from the premise that neurodiversity (conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and the like) is a normal, essential part of human biodiversity - without it we don't get Picasso, Einstein or Greta Thunberg! Yes, neurodiverse kids sometimes require a bit of extra help and patience, but they should never be viewed as disordered. Some Brains encourages us all look for our strengths and to understand that brains are like fingerprints - uniquely, wonderfully ours.
All brains are special,
All brains are smart,
All kids have big thoughts,
And all kids have big hearts.
All kids are special - Just follow their hearts
All brains are special,
All brains are smart,
All kids have big thoughts,
And all kids have big hearts.
All kids are special - Just follow their hearts
32 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2019
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September 2, 2022
I’m an autistic adult with an autistic child. This is a great strengths based neurodiversity picture book. I could see this inspiring many positive conversations in homes and schools.
April 4, 2020
Story 📖
This books takes us on a journey of all the different types of ways that people and children act. As a teacher that has taught a lot of children over the years, I truly believe there is no such thing as normal.
This book teaches children across a range of things such as what we like to do and what we like to eat that we are all different.
Summary 📖
As it is Autism Month, I think stories like this that celebrate the diversity and beauty of how all our different brains work is so important. All children need to feel supported, included and understood. The author did an amazing job of encouraging this.
Suggestion 📖
This book is suited to young readers 4-7 years and would be a great way to discuss diversity across the group of children.
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This books takes us on a journey of all the different types of ways that people and children act. As a teacher that has taught a lot of children over the years, I truly believe there is no such thing as normal.
This book teaches children across a range of things such as what we like to do and what we like to eat that we are all different.
Summary 📖
As it is Autism Month, I think stories like this that celebrate the diversity and beauty of how all our different brains work is so important. All children need to feel supported, included and understood. The author did an amazing job of encouraging this.
Suggestion 📖
This book is suited to young readers 4-7 years and would be a great way to discuss diversity across the group of children.
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May 7, 2024
Some Brains
By Nelly Thomas and illustrations by Cat Macinnes
I would give this book a 2 star rating
Summary: this book is about how neurodiversity is awesome because we are all different.
Highlights, I really liked how the books illustrations included all people of all cultures and colours.
Lowlights, I did not like how they were just trying to rime the whole time because it took away from the story and it was harder to understand.
I would suggest this book to all 2- 12 to find what you are like to understand yourself better but not everything because everyone is different.
I gave this book a 2 star rating because I really liked the point that they were trying to get that neurodiversity is a really great thing but I think they did not succeed to get that point across.
By Nelly Thomas and illustrations by Cat Macinnes
I would give this book a 2 star rating
Summary: this book is about how neurodiversity is awesome because we are all different.
Highlights, I really liked how the books illustrations included all people of all cultures and colours.
Lowlights, I did not like how they were just trying to rime the whole time because it took away from the story and it was harder to understand.
I would suggest this book to all 2- 12 to find what you are like to understand yourself better but not everything because everyone is different.
I gave this book a 2 star rating because I really liked the point that they were trying to get that neurodiversity is a really great thing but I think they did not succeed to get that point across.
December 22, 2023
I love a great gift and this year, my friend got this title for me, knowing it was something I would appreciate and also glean thought-provoking knowledge from.
So many topics are covered in simple yet clear rhyming sentences and striking imagery. I pondered all the people I know and just what intriguing acts each of their brains achieved.
My favourite part was:
"Some people call me DIFFERENT, But what does that mean? We're ALL different in some way, Or YOU would be ME!
So many topics are covered in simple yet clear rhyming sentences and striking imagery. I pondered all the people I know and just what intriguing acts each of their brains achieved.
My favourite part was:
"Some people call me DIFFERENT, But what does that mean? We're ALL different in some way, Or YOU would be ME!
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April 3, 2021
The best book of this kind I’ve found so far. Uplifting, positive, inclusive. It generated considerable excited discussion from Master 8. Highly recommended for all schools and kindergartens for embracing diversity.
June 12, 2021
Absolutely love this book! Celebrates all children and their way of thinking. No labels! No generalizations! The most important aspect of the book however is that it is strength based. I will be recommending this book to all that I know. Thank you for creating such a lovely book.
December 9, 2022
Excellent book for kids about neurodiversity! All classrooms kinder-2 should have one and use it in their curriculum both so kids can not feel so alone and so it helps others to understand. Our philosophy has always been to empower our kid on both fronts.
August 3, 2022
Great messaging. A book for the whole family.
August 8, 2024
2.5 ⭐️
This picture story book was written for 0-7 year olds to celebrate neurodiversity. It talks us through how people’s neurotypes can look different, helping us to think about how our own brains work, at the same time as considering how others are different.
As a picture story book for young children the illustrations were colourful, with a very literal representation of the story making it accessible for this age group. The sentences short and to the point making sure that young children will be able to maintain their attention for the whole book.
The attempt to make rhyming sentences was a nice idea to hold the interest of young children but the execution wasn’t as successful as it could have been, with some of the word choices taking away from the story and some of the repetition unneccessary.
This book was successful in representing community diversity in the illustrations which I really appreciated. It opened some additional conversations about difference which complimented the conversations we were able to have about which representation of neurotypes matched with our own experiences.
I liked what the book was trying to do but craved a discussion that brought the exploration of difference towards the idea of inclusion and acceptance. It felt incomplete leaving the ending to a simplified “Love me just as I am”.
Recommended for:
I think Some Brains is a good book to introduce to young neurotypical children who may be noticing the differences around them or for those who seem oblivious to differences in an attempt to start a positive conversation about it.
It would also be a great book to read with young neurodivergent children so that they can start to see themselves in others, and also embrace the gift of difference starting a positive relationship with their neurodivergent brain.
This picture story book was written for 0-7 year olds to celebrate neurodiversity. It talks us through how people’s neurotypes can look different, helping us to think about how our own brains work, at the same time as considering how others are different.
As a picture story book for young children the illustrations were colourful, with a very literal representation of the story making it accessible for this age group. The sentences short and to the point making sure that young children will be able to maintain their attention for the whole book.
The attempt to make rhyming sentences was a nice idea to hold the interest of young children but the execution wasn’t as successful as it could have been, with some of the word choices taking away from the story and some of the repetition unneccessary.
This book was successful in representing community diversity in the illustrations which I really appreciated. It opened some additional conversations about difference which complimented the conversations we were able to have about which representation of neurotypes matched with our own experiences.
I liked what the book was trying to do but craved a discussion that brought the exploration of difference towards the idea of inclusion and acceptance. It felt incomplete leaving the ending to a simplified “Love me just as I am”.
Recommended for:
I think Some Brains is a good book to introduce to young neurotypical children who may be noticing the differences around them or for those who seem oblivious to differences in an attempt to start a positive conversation about it.
It would also be a great book to read with young neurodivergent children so that they can start to see themselves in others, and also embrace the gift of difference starting a positive relationship with their neurodivergent brain.
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